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Now displaying: June, 2016
Jun 23, 2016

Timestamp:

0:00:48    Yendy Khayat Introduction

0:02:58    Segment 1 - Get to know Yendy Khayat

0:20:02    Segment 2 - How to expand a franchise system into the Middle East region

0:51:40    Segment 3 - Quick Draw Questions

 

In this episode of The Franchise Manual Podcast we speak with franchise consultant Yendy Khayat on the topic of how to expand a franchise system into the Middle East region. It is a complicated topic that would probably require 10 episodes in order to cover thoroughly. In this episode we attack the topic from 65,000 feet.

 

Segment 1: Get to know Yendy

In segment one of this episode we spend a little time getting to know the person Yendy Khayat. We learn a little about what it was like growing up in Beirut, Lebanon, her multinational educational path leading to an MBA with an educational emphasis in hospitality, and how she has successfully leveraged her impressive education and work experience into a successful franchise consulting career. By the way, she is fluent in three languages.

 

Segment 2: Expanding a franchise into the Middle East region.

In segment 2 Yendy and I try to logically attack the very complex topic of expanding a franchise system into the Middle East region. There are a lot of moving parts to this endeavor that would certainly be considered a “black diamond” run in franchising. However, we learn that with the proper prior planning and a good helping hand it can be a very fruitful expansion project for certain franchise concepts. The topics of discussion are:

Why the Middle East region is worth considering

  • Large market and growing
  • Favorable laws
  • Young and upwardly mobile consumer market
  • Strategically located

 

How to move forward with expansion in the region

  • Expansion models with local partners
  • Funding options
  • Intellectual property protection
  • Multinational law firm
  • Cultural considerations
  • Logistic considerations
  • The importance of proper infrastructure
  • Modification of training and support programs

 

Challenges that can hinder or halt expansion progress

  • Some concept categories experience more success than others
  • Brand offering modification
  • Halal certified food
  • Design modifications
  • Language barrier
  • Reacting to leads versus logical business decision
  • Time zone allowances
  • Expansion into the Middle East region is “advanced franchising” and not for the beginner

 

Segment 3:  Quick Draw Questions

Segment 3 is a fun way to wind down the episode with quick, fun questions such as favorite movie, favorite book, etc. We find out what Yendy would do if she had enough money to never have to work again.

This is a FANTASTIC episode and a MUST LISTEN if you have ever considered expanding your franchise system into the Middle East region. We don’t provide all of the answers but we cover enough to get you on your way if Middle East expansion is part of your plans to grow your system.

 

Yendy Khayat

The Franchizery

Al Wahda City Tower,

 Hazza’ Bin Zayed the 1st Street,

 P.O. Box 96115, Abu Dhabi,

 United Arab Emirates.

+971 2 8186736, +971 2 8186737

yendy@thefranchizery.com

 

Kit Vinson

FranMan Inc.

214-736-3939 x1

kit.vinson@franman.net

 

Jun 6, 2016

Timestamp:

0:00:50    Joseph Adler Introduction

0:03:50    Segment 1 - Get to know Joseph Adler

0:33:25    Segment 2 - How to expand a franchise system into Canada

1:11:07    Segment 3 - Quick Draw Questions

 

In this episode of The Franchise Manual Podcast we speak with Canadian attorney Joseph Adler on the topic of how to expand a franchise system into Canada while avoiding the common pitfalls that hinder many franchisors.

Segment 1: Get to know Joseph Adler

In segment one of this episode we spend a little time getting to know the person Joseph Adler. We learn a little about his childhood growing up on Hamilton, Ontario, his first job, and his pathway to law school.

Segment 2: Expanding a franchise into Canada

In segment 2 Joseph Adler outlines some of the common pitfalls that many non-Canadian franchisors experience when they attempt to expand their franchise system into Canada. The topics of discussion are:

  • Maximize the U.S. market first - maintain domestic focus
  • Ensure that your IP is protected
  • Be proactive rather than reactive
  • Ensure necessary supply chain - Import issues
  • Market analysis - Canadian taste preferences
  • "Canadianize" the FDD and Ops Manual
  • The importance of engaging a Canadian franchise attorney
  • Understanding the competition
  • Finding the right franchisee

Segment 3:  Quick Draw Questions

Segment 3 is a fun way to wind down the episode with quick, fun questions such as favorite movie, favorite book, etc. We find out what Joseph would do if he had $1 billion to make the world a better place. We also find out if this Toronto attorney is a closet spaghetti western fan.

 

This is a FANTASTIC episode and a MUST LISTEN if you have ever considered expanding your franchise system into Canada, or if you just want to get to know Joseph Adler a little more than you already do.

 

Joseph Adler

Hoffer Adler LLP

425 University Ave., Suite 300

Toronto, Ontario M561T6 Canada

www.hofferadler.com

jadler@hofferadler.com

416-977-3444

 

Kit Vinson

FranMan Inc.

www.franman.net

kit.vinson@franman.net

214-736-3939 x 1

 

 

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